Mawnan facts for kids
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Mawnan (which means St Maunan in the Cornish language) is a small village and civil parish in the south of Cornwall, England. It's located near the Helford River to the south and the sea to the east. The parish is mostly countryside. In 2011, about 1,476 people lived here. The main part of the parish is called Mawnan Church. The biggest village in the area is Mawnan Smith, which is about three miles south of Falmouth.
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Exploring Mawnan's Landscape
Mawnan is a very rural area. Besides Mawnan Smith, it includes smaller villages and hamlets like Carlidnack, Bareppa, Penwarne, Helford Passage, Maenporth, and Durgan.
Famous Gardens to Visit
The parish is home to several amazing Victorian gardens. These gardens are now open for everyone to visit. Some of the most well-known ones are Glendurgan, Trebah, Carwinion, and Penjerrick. They are great places to explore and see beautiful plants.
Coastal Wonders
The coastline and cliffs near Mawnan Church are very special. This area, from Toll Point to Rosemullion Head, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it's important for its unique rocks and living things.
Marine Life in Mawnan
In the waters here, you can find different kinds of sea creatures. These include Mytilus mussels, various types of seaweed, and interesting sea sponges like Botryllus schlosseri.
Mawnan is also part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This is a special title given to areas with beautiful landscapes. The South West Coast Path, a famous walking trail, also runs along the coast of Mawnan.
What Does Mawnan Mean?
The name Mawnan is thought to come from a saint named Maunanus. He was likely a monk from Brittany (a region in France). It's believed he arrived in this area around the year 520 AD.
Churches in Mawnan
Mawnan has several churches, each with its own history.
Anglican Churches
There are two Anglican churches in the parish. The older one is the 13th-century Church of St Mawnan and St Stephen. This church is located in Mawnan Church. The newer one is the 19th-century Church of St Michael, found in Mawnan Smith village. The land for St Michael's Church was given by the Rogers family from Carwinion, and the church was finished in 1874.
Other Places of Worship
Mawnan Smith village also has a Methodist chapel. For those who are Roman Catholic, there is a church dedicated to St Edward the Confessor. This church is on Old Church Road and was completed in 1965.
Important Houses and Gardens
Mawnan is home to several notable country houses. These include Bosloe, Bosveal, Carwinion, Penwarne, Nansidwell, Heyle, and Bareppa. Glendurgan and Trebah are also famous for their beautiful 19th-century houses. These were developed by the Fox family, who were well-known in Falmouth.
